Administrative Law · Semester 3

Administrative Law · September 2021

Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.

Official previous-year question paper (PDF scan), OU LL.B. Year 2 Semester 1 (III Semester). Download the file; question-to-topic mapping can be added later from this paper.

Osmania University · Faculty of Law

Administrative Law · September 2021

September 2021 · Administrative Law · Semester 3

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL.B. (Hons.) (3 YDC) II Year III Semester Examination, September 2021
Subject: LAW
PAPER - III: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Code No.: 5119 | Time: 2 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (4 x 10 = 40 Marks) — Answer any FOUR of the following.
1. New Deposition.
2. Quasi Legislative Functions.
3. Doctrine of Resjudicata.
4. Injunction.
5. Ombudsman.
6. Essentials of Hearing Process.
7. Right to Information.
8. Sovereign Functions.
PART - B (1 x 20 = 20 Marks) — Answer any ONE of the following.
9. Define administrative law and discuss its nature and scope.
10. Discuss the principle 'Audi Alteram Partem' in the light of decided cases.
11. Highlight the role of Administrative Tribunals as adjudicating authorities and comment on powers of
the High Court in relation to the Tribunals.
12. Explain the control of public corporations with specific reference to 'Lokpal' and 'Lok Ayukta' of
states.
PART - C (1 x 20 = 20 Marks) — Answer any ONE of the following.
13. An action was taken by college authorities against 'A', a student. He approached the court for
redressal through a Writ. Discuss.
14. Ram was debarred after an enquiry from appearing for a University exam, on the ground of 'unfair
means'. Ram was not given an opportunity to defend. Ram wants to challenge this. Advise Ram.
15. A cab driver's license was revoked on the ground of alleged misconduct without giving him a
reasonable opportunity to rebut the allegations made against him. Is there any violation of principles of
natural justice in this case? Examine.
16. X, Y and Z are appointed as judges of the High Court. An advocate files a petition before the High
Court challenging their appointments. Discuss whether an advocate has locus standi to challenge the
appointment of judges.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. New Deposition.
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  2. Quasi Legislative Functions.
    3× in bank
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  3. Doctrine of Resjudicata.
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  4. Injunction.
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  5. Ombudsman.
    Year and frequency →
  6. Essentials of Hearing Process.
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  7. Right to Information.
    Year and frequency →
  8. Sovereign Functions.
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Define administrative law and discuss its nature and scope.
    Year and frequency →
  2. Discuss the principle 'Audi Alteram Partem' in the light of decided cases.
    Year and frequency →
  3. Highlight the role of Administrative Tribunals as adjudicating authorities and comment on powers of the High Court in relation to the Tribunals.
    Year and frequency →
  4. Explain the control of public corporations with specific reference to 'Lokpal' and 'Lok Ayukta' of states.
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. An action was taken by college authorities against 'A', a student. He approached the court for redressal through a Writ. Discuss.
    Year and frequency →
  2. Ram was debarred after an enquiry from appearing for a University exam, on the ground of 'unfair means'. Ram was not given an opportunity to defend. Ram wants to challenge this. Advise Ram.
    Year and frequency →
  3. A cab driver's license was revoked on the ground of alleged misconduct without giving him a reasonable opportunity to rebut the allegations made against him. Is there any violation of principles of natural justice in this case? Examine.
    Year and frequency →
  4. X, Y and Z are appointed as judges of the High Court. An advocate files a petition before the High Court challenging their appointments. Discuss whether an advocate has locus standi to challenge the appointment of judges.
    Year and frequency →